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United States Expansion

by alex.aleksandrovski Posted on December 5, 2010

During the Lewis and Clark expedition a whole new area was explored. They went where no one had any information just guesses and speculation. When they came back they brought back maps of discovered lands and waterways. People became more … Continue reading →

Posted in admin only: Featured, Assignment due December 7, TV24 | Tagged Lewis and Clark expedition, Moon Landing, Western Movement | Comments Off

Bittersweet Symphony

by alex.aleksandrovski Posted on November 30, 2010

This song is a lot different than Elton John’s Philadelphia Freedom. Even though they both have a similar theme of freedom for their songs, the types of freedoms they sing about are different. Elton John talks about patriotism and to … Continue reading →

Posted in November 30 Assignment, TV24 | Tagged 1990s, Bittersweet symphony, Freedom, the verve | 3 Comments

Philadelphia Freedom

by alex.aleksandrovski Posted on November 24, 2010

“Philadelphia Freedom” is a song released by Elton John along with other numerous number-one U.S. hit singles during the early and mid-1970s. Taupin who helped write this song denies the lyrics have anything to do with tennis, Philly Soul or … Continue reading →

Posted in November 23 Assignment, TV24 | Tagged elton john, music, philadelphia freedom, Song | Comments Off

Advertising

by alex.aleksandrovski Posted on November 16, 2010

During the 1950s and 1960s, new and creative ways to advertise came about. Because of the economic expansion, many companies and individuals were given opportunities to create things that would interest others. Some examples were drinks such as coke and … Continue reading →

Posted in November 16 Assignment, TV24 | 2 Comments

Impact of the Atomic Bomb

by alex.aleksandrovski Posted on November 9, 2010

The atomic bomb brought an end to the war as soon as possible. If it was never dropped, Japan would’ve stayed in the war and more lives would be lost. When the first bomb was dropped Japan continued battle, it … Continue reading →

Posted in November 9 Assignment, TV24 | Tagged atom bomb, Atomic Bomb, Japan | Comments Off

Fair share for all.

by alex.aleksandrovski Posted on November 2, 2010

Because of the amount of resources World War II took up, people back home didn’t have much left for themselves. People needed to make sacrifices by using as little as they can. There was a limited amount of supplies in … Continue reading →

Posted in November 2 Assignment, TV24 | Tagged ration, rationing, resources, supply, ww2 | 3 Comments

Confidence in Roosevelt

by alex.aleksandrovski Posted on October 28, 2010

Posted in October 28 Assignment, TV24 | Tagged doctor, new deal, Roosevelt | Comments Off

Al Capone & Organized Crime

by alex.aleksandrovski Posted on October 19, 2010

Al Capone was the most infamous gangster in the 1920s. There were many gangs in organized crime but his was on top. They ran many illegal businesses including gambling, bootlegging and prostitution. Money was made fast and very easily which … Continue reading →

Posted in October 19 Assignment, TV24 | Tagged Al Capone, ganster, organized crime | 2 Comments

The Espionage Act

by alex.aleksandrovski Posted on October 11, 2010

For the first time since the Alien and Sedition Acts of 1978, the federal government enacted laws to restrict freedom of speech. This was the Espionage Act which prohibited spying and interfering with the draft, as well as “false statements” … Continue reading →

Posted in admin only: Featured, October 12 Assignment, TV24 | Tagged Eric Foner, espionae, espionage act, eugene debs | 2 Comments

Ellis Island

by alex.aleksandrovski Posted on October 4, 2010

Posted in October 5 Assignment, TV24 | Tagged 1911, 1913, Ellis Island, immigrant, immigrants | 1 Comment

Andrew Carnegie

by alex.aleksandrovski Posted on September 27, 2010

Andrew Carnegie was a captain of industry when the term actually meant something. He started a railroad business during the Civil War and then built his own US Steel industry. He found ways to produce steel faster, cheaper and better … Continue reading →

Posted in September 28 Assignment, TV24 | Tagged Carnegie | 3 Comments

Child Labor

by alex.aleksandrovski Posted on September 21, 2010

One problem during the Gilded Age was child labor. The 1900 census revealed that almost 2 million children were working in factories, mines, mills and other dangerous places across the United States. There were photographs of these children going around showing … Continue reading →

Posted in September 21 Assignment, TV24 | Tagged child labor | 3 Comments

Come a long way…

by alex.aleksandrovski Posted on September 16, 2010

Today, women have all the rights a man does. However, this was not the case before 1877. Women, black or white had no freedoms of their own. Not only were they not allowed to vote, women were not allowed to … Continue reading →

Posted in September 16 Assignment, TV24 | Tagged 19th amendment, women, women's rights | Comments Off

Vietnam War

by alex.aleksandrovski Posted on September 5, 2010

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Historical Evidence & Sources

by alex.aleksandrovski Posted on September 4, 2010

I’ve realized that history can actually be somewhat inaccurate depending on the source. People tell history in their own point of view of what went down. For this reason, many times the truth can be distorted or some facts can … Continue reading →

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Important to Remember

by alex.aleksandrovski Posted on September 2, 2010

a) After reading Eric Foner’s review on David Blight’s Race and Reunion: The Civil War, I am a little interested in reading the book. I think that for anyone studying the Civil War, Blight’s book would allow them to understand … Continue reading →

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Bittersweet Symphony

Philadelphia Freedom

Advertising

Impact of the Atomic Bomb

Fair share for all.

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Al Capone & Organized Crime

The Espionage Act

Ellis Island

Andrew Carnegie

Child Labor

Come a long way…

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Historical Evidence & Sources

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